A Portable Data Processing System

ABSTRACT

A portable data processing system comprises a cartridge and a main apparatus, wherein the cartridge with a processing unit computes a plurality of control signals generated from the main apparatus and outputs a plurality of output signals to the main apparatus according to the control signals when the cartridge is combined with the main apparatus. Furthermore, the main apparatus eliminating the computing function will be lighter, cheaper, and easier to be manufactured than the traditionally main apparatus with the processing unit.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to a data processing system, andmore particularly to a portable data processing system.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Traditionally, portable hand-held game systems have been known for quitesome time. Typically, a portable hand-held game system 100 includes ahand-held game machine 110 housing a processing unit 112 for running agame program, and a display 114 for displaying images of the game, asshown in FIG. 1. The game program is typically contained in a gameprogram memory 120, such as, for example, a semiconductor memory (e.g.ROM, EPROM, etc.) that is part of a removable cartridge 122. By storingthe game program in the removable cartridge 122, the user is allowed toconveniently and easily change the game being played, by simplyexchanging the cartridge with one containing a different game.

However, it is inconvenient for operating the hand-held game system thatis always heavy, large, and expensive because of the processing unit,and the disadvantages or problems as described above are still found invarious hand-held game system in the foregoing.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, in accordance with the previous summary, objects, featuresand advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to oneskilled in the art from the subsequent description and the appendedclaims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

To overcome the above-noted and other deficiencies of prior portablehand-held game systems, and to improve the enjoyment of portablehand-held game system users, the instant invention provides a portablehand-held same machine (called herein as a portable data processingsystem) that comprises a cartridge incorporating a processing unit forcomputing the data, which is inexpensive and easy for manufacturing theportable data processing system. In addition, numerous features areprovided that enable the user to easily manipulate portable dataprocessing system into the games being played.

The portable data processing system comprises a cartridge and a mainapparatus, wherein the cartridge with a processing unit computes aplurality of control signals generated from the main apparatus andoutputs a plurality of output signals to the main apparatus according tothe control signals when the cartridge is combined with the mainapparatus. Furthermore, the main apparatus eliminating the computingfunction will be lighter, cheaper, and easier to be manufactured thanthe traditionally main apparatus with the processing unit.

Both the foregoing and the following descriptions are exemplary andexplanatory only and are not intended to limit the claimed invention inany manner whatsoever. The above described objects and other objects,features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will becomemore apparent from the following detailed description of the presentinvention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings incorporated in and forming a part of thespecification illustrate several aspects of the present invention, andtogether with the description serve to explain the principles of thedisclosure. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrates a block diagram according to the priorart; and

FIG. 2 a, FIG. 2 b, FIG. 2 c, FIG. 2 d, and FIG. 2 e are diagrams depictblock diagrams according to the embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present disclosure can be described by the embodiments given below.It is understood, however, that the embodiments below are notnecessarily limitations to the present disclosure, but are used to atypical implementation of the invention.

Having summarized various aspects of the present invention, referencewill now be made in detail to the description of the invention asillustrated in the drawings. While the invention will be described inconnection with these drawings, there is no intent to limit it to theembodiment or embodiments disclosed therein. On the contrary the intentis to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents includedwithin the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appendedclaims.

It is noted that the drawings presents herein have been provided toillustrate certain features and aspects of embodiments of the invention.It will be appreciated from the description provided herein that avariety of alternative embodiments and implementations may be realized,consistent with the scope and spirit of the present invention.

It is also noted that the drawings presents herein are not consistentwith the same scale. Some scales of some components are not proportionalto the scales of other components in order to provide comprehensivedescriptions and emphasizes to this present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2 a, a portable data processing system 200 comprises acartridge 210 and a main apparatus 250, wherein the cartridge 210receives a plurality of control signals 230 generated from the mainapparatus 250 and outputs a plurality of output signals 260 to the mainapparatus 250 according to the control signals 230 when the cartridge210 is combined with the main apparatus 250.

As shown in FIG. 2 b, the cartridge 210 further comprises a firstinterface 212, a memory 214, a processing unit 216, and a bulge 218. Thefirst interface 212 with a plurality of pins 220 transmits the controlsignals 230 and the output signals 260, the memory 214 stores aplurality of data 240 and a plurality of instruction codes 242, theprocessing unit 216 computes according to the data 240, the instructioncodes 242, and the control signals 230 received from the first interface212 so as to output the output signals 260 to the first interface 212which is configured within the bulge 218.

As shown in FIG. 2 c, the main apparatus 250 further comprises a controlinterface 270, a second interface 272, a slot 274, an output interface276, a battery chamber 278, and a switch means 280, wherein the secondinterface 272 with the pins 220 electronically couples with the firstinterface 212 so as to transmit the control signals 230 and the outputsignals 260. The battery chamber 278 assembles at least one battery soas to provide the electric power, and the switch means 280 controls theelectric power to provide for the cartridge 210 and the main apparatus250.

According to the present embodiment, the portable data processing systemfurther comprises an extended means configured within said cartridge forgenerating the data and the instruction codes after receiving at leastone signal, wherein the extended means may be an antenna, a camera lens,or a separable memory, and the data and the instruction codes may be aplurality of MP3, a plurality of games, or GPS. As the foregoingdescription, the portable data processing system can receive a GPSsignal by configuring the antenna, can be used for photographing as adigital camera by configuring the camera lens, or can add the volume ofthe memory by configuring the separable memory. In addition, theportable data processing system even can be played as a MP3 player or agame machine when the data and the instruction codes are the MP3 or thegames.

As shown in FIG. 2 d, the control interface 270 generates the controlsignals 230 to the second interface 272, wherein the control interface270 further comprises a start button 27034, an up button 27035, a rightbutton 27036, a down button 27037, a left button 27038, and a resetbutton 27039, wherein the start button 27034 inputs a control signal“START” 23034 whenever the start button 27034 is pressed, the up button27035 inputs a control signal “UP” 23035 whenever the up button 27035 ispressed, the right button 27036 inputs a control signal “RIGHT” 23036whenever the right button 27036 is pressed, the down button 27037 inputsa control signal “DOWN” 23037 whenever the down button 27037 is pressed,the left button 27038 inputs a control signal “LEFT” 23038 whenever theleft button 27038 is pressed, and the reset button 27039 inputs acontrol signal “RESET” 23039 whenever the reset button 27039 is pressed.

As shown in FIG. 2 e, the second interface 272 is configured within theslot 274, wherein the first interface 212 electrically couples with thesecond interface 272 when the bulge 218 inserts into the slot 274. Thepins 220 further comprise sixty pins which are from pin “1” 22001 to pin“60” 22060, wherein the pin “34” 22034 electronically couples with thecontrol signal “START” 23034 and an output signal “START” 26034outputted from the processing unit 216 according to the control signal“START” 26034, the pin “35” 22035 electronically couples with thecontrol signal “UP” 23035 and an output signal “UP” 26035 outputted fromthe processing unit 216 according to the control signal “UP” 23035, thepin “36” 22036 electronically couples with the control signal “RIGHT”23036 and an output signal “RIGHT” 26036 outputted from the processingunit 216 according to the control signal “RIGHT” 23036, the pin “37”22037 electronically couples with the control signal “DOWN” 23037 and anoutput signal “DOWN” 26037 outputted from the processing unit 216according to the control signal “DOWN” 23037, the pin “38” 22038electronically couples with the control signal “LEFT” 23038 and anoutput signal “LEFT” 26038 outputted from the processing unit 216according to the control signal “LEFT” 23038, the pin “39” 22039electronically couples with the control signal “RESET” 23039 and anoutput signal “RESET” 26039 outputted from the processing unit 216according to the control signal “RESET” 23039, the two pins, pin “41”22041 and pin “42” 22042, electronically couple with an output signal“VIDEO” 26041 outputted from the processing unit 216 according to thecontrol signals 230, the pin “43” 22043 electronically couples with anoutput signal “AUDIO-L 26043” outputted from the processing unit 216according to the control signals 230, and the pin “44” 22044electronically couples with an output signal “AUDIO-R” 26044 outputtedfrom the processing unit 216 according to the control signals 230, andthe output signals 260 further comprise an eight-bit data 26005 whichelectronically couples with the eight pins from pin “5” 22005 to pin“12” 22012.

The pin “1” electronically couples with a signal “SHDB”, the pin “2”electronically couples with a signal “SCEN”, the pin “3” electronicallycouples with a signal “SCL”, the pin “4” electronically couples with asignal “SDA”, the pin “14” electronically couples with a signal “HD”,the pin “15” electronically couples with a signal “VD”, the pin “31”electronically couples with a signal “A”, the pin “32” electronicallycouples with a signal “B”, the pin “33” electronically couples with asignal “C”, and the pin “45” electronically couples with a signal“LCDOFF”. The pin “16”, pin “17”, and pin “30” electronically couplewith at least ground circuit. The pin “46” and pin “47” electronicallycouple with a 4.5 V power source, and the pin “59” and pin “60”electronically couple with a 3.3 V power source. Other pins are unusedand prepare for other purposes in the future.

The output interface 276 outputs the output signal 260 received from thesecond interface 272, wherein the output interface 276 further comprisesa display 282 and an audio device 284. The display 282 plays the outputsignal “VIDEO” 26041, and the audio device 284 plays the output signal“AUDIO-L” 26043 and the output signal “AUDIO-R” 26044.

The foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limitthe invention to the precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications orvariations are possible in light of the above teachings. In this regard,the embodiment or embodiments discussed were chosen and described toprovide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and itspractical application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the artto utilize the invention in various embodiments and with variousmodifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All suchmodifications and variations are within the scope of the inventions asdetermined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance withthe breath to which they are fairly and legally entitled.

It is understood that several modifications, changes, and substitutionsare intended in the foregoing disclosure and in some instances somefeatures of the invention will be employed without a corresponding useof other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appendedclaims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope ofthe invention.

1. A portable data processing system, comprising: a cartridge,comprising: a first interface with a plurality of pins for transmittinga plurality of control signals and a plurality of output signals; amemory for storing a plurality of data and a plurality of instructioncodes; a processing unit for computing according to said data, saidinstruction codes, and said control signals received from said firstinterface so as to output said output signals to said first interface; abulge, wherein said first interface is configured within said bulge; amain apparatus, comprising: a second interface with said pins forelectronically coupling with said first interface so as to transmit saidcontrol signals and said output signals; a control interface forgenerating said control signal to said second interface; an outputinterface for outputting said output signals received from said secondinterface; and a slot, wherein said second interface is configuredwithin said slot, wherein said first interface electrically couples withsaid second interface when said bulge inserts into said slot.
 2. Aportable data processing system of claim 1, further comprises anextended means for being configured within said cartridge.
 3. A portabledata processing system of claim 2, wherein said extended means generatessaid data and said instruction codes after receiving at least onesignal.
 4. A portable data processing system of claim 3, wherein saidextended means at least includes one of the following and anycombinations thereof: an antenna, and a camera lens.
 5. A portable dataprocessing system of claim 2, wherein said extended means is a separablememory for adding the volume of said memory.
 6. A portable dataprocessing system of claim 1, wherein said data and said instructioncodes at least include one of the following and any combinationsthereof: a plurality of MP3, a plurality of games and GPS.
 7. A portabledata processing system of claim 1, wherein said main apparatus furthercomprises a battery chamber for assembling at least one battery so as toprovide the electric power.
 8. A portable data processing system ofclaim 1, wherein said main apparatus further comprises a switch meansfor control said electric power to provide for said cartridge and saidmain apparatus.
 9. A portable data processing system of claim 1, whereinsaid control interface further comprises a plurality of buttons.
 10. Aportable data processing system of claim 9, wherein said buttonscomprise: a start button for inputting a control signal “START” wheneversaid start button is pressed; an up button for inputting a controlsignal “UP” whenever said up button is pressed; a right button forinputting a control signal “RIGHT” whenever said right button ispressed; a down button for inputting a control signal “DOWN” wheneversaid down button is pressed; a left button for inputting a controlsignal “LEFT” whenever said left button is pressed; and a reset buttonfor inputting a control signal “RESET” whenever said reset button ispressed.
 11. A portable data processing system of claim 10, wherein saidpins further comprise sixty pins which are from pin 1 to pin
 60. 12. Aportable data processing system of claim 11, wherein said pins furthercomprise: said pin 34 electronically couples with said control signal“START” and an output signal “START” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signal “START”; said pin “35” electronicallycouples with said control signal “UP” and an output signal “UP”outputted from said processing unit according to said control signal“UP”; said pin “36” electronically couples with said control signal“RIGHT” and an output signal “RIGHT” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signal “RIGHT”; said pin “37” electronicallycouples with said control signal “DOWN” and an output signal “DOWN”outputted from said processing unit according to said control signal“DOWN”; said pin “38” electronically couples with said control signal“LEFT” and an output signal “LEFT” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signal “LEFT”; said pin “39” electronicallycouples with said control signal “RESET” and an output signal “RESET”outputted from said processing unit according to said control signal“RESET”; said two pins, pin “41” and pin “42”, electronically couplewith an output signal “VIDEO” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signals; said pin “43” electronically coupleswith an output signal “AUDIO-L” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signals, and said pin “44” electronicallycouples with an output signal “AUDIO-R” outputted from said processingunit according to said control signals; said output signals furthercomprise an eight-bit data which electronically couples with said eightpins from pin “5” to pin “12”.
 13. A portable data processing system,comprising: a cartridge, comprising: a first interface with a pluralityof pins for transmitting a plurality of control signals and a pluralityof output signals; a memory for storing a plurality of data and aplurality of instruction codes; a processing unit for computing saiddata, said instruction codes, and said control signals received fromsaid first interface so as to output said output signals to said firstinterface; a bulge, wherein said first interface is configured withinsaid bulge; a main apparatus, comprising: a second interface with saidpins for electronically coupling with said first interface so as totransmit said control signals and said output signals; a controlinterface for generating said control signals to said second interface,wherein said control interface further comprises a plurality of buttons;a output interface for outputting said output signals received from saidsecond interface; and a slot, wherein said second interface isconfigured within said slot, wherein said first interface electricallycouples with said second interface when said bulge inserts into saidslot; a battery chamber for assembling at least one battery so as toprovide the electric power; a switch means for control said electricpower to provide for said cartridge and said main apparatus; and anextended means for being configured within said cartridge.
 14. Aportable data processing system of claim 13, wherein said extended meansgenerates said data and said instruction codes after receiving at leastone signal.
 15. A portable data processing system of claim 14, whereinsaid extended means at least includes one of the following and anycombinations thereof: an antenna and a camera lens.
 16. A portable dataprocessing system of claim 13, wherein said extended means is aseparable memory for adding the volume of said memory.
 17. A portabledata processing system of claim 13, wherein said data and saidinstruction codes at least include one of the following and anycombinations thereof: a plurality of MP3, a plurality of games and GPS.18. A portable data processing system of claim 13, wherein said buttonscomprise: a start button for inputting a control signal “START” wheneversaid start button is pressed; an up button for inputting a controlsignal “UP” whenever said up button is pressed; a right button forinputting a control signal “RIGHT” whenever said right button ispressed; a down button for inputting a control signal “DOWN” wheneversaid down button is pressed; a left button for inputting a controlsignal “LEFT” whenever said left button is pressed; and a reset buttonfor inputting a control signal “RESET” whenever said reset button ispressed.
 19. A portable data processing system of claim 18, wherein saidpins further comprise sixty pins which are from pin 1 to pin
 60. 20. Aportable data processing system of claim 19, wherein said pins furthercomprise: said pin 34 electronically couples with said control signal“START” and an output signal “START” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signal “START”; said pin “35” electronicallycouples with said control signal “UP” and an output signal “UP”outputted from said processing unit according to said control signal“UP”; said pin “36” electronically couples with said control signal“RIGHT” and an output signal “RIGHT” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signal “RIGHT”; said pin “37” electronicallycouples with said control signal “DOWN” and an output signal “DOWN”outputted from said processing unit according to said control signal“DOWN”; said pin “38” electronically couples with said control signal“LEFT” and an output signal “LEFT” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signal “LEFT”; said pin “39” electronicallycouples with said control signal “RESET” and an output signal “RESET”outputted from said processing unit according to said control signal“RESET”; said two pins, pin “41” and pin “42”, electronically couplewith an output signal “VIDEO” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signals; said pin “43” electronically coupleswith an output signal “AUDIO-L” outputted from said processing unitaccording to said control signals, and said pin “44” electronicallycouples with an output signal “AUDIO-R” outputted from said processingunit according to said control signals; said output signals furthercomprise an eight-bit data which electronically couples with said eightpins from pin “5” to pin “12”.